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Tom, K1TW started the meeting at 7:05. He talked about the W1AF Harvard University Symposium and SETI. Bruce, W1LUS, said that he needs additional VEs at Near-Fest for a blind ham going to upgrade. Bruce said there is $822.31 in the Treasury. Jim, N1HTS, talked about BARS setting up at …
Regular Meeting – May 2017 Read More
Field Day June 24 – 25, 2017 Start: 1800 UTC Saturday End: 2100 UTC Sunday Where: 65 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA What is Field Day? The 4th weekend in June is just around the corner. That means its time to get ready for Field Day, one of ham radio’s most …
BARS 2017 Field Day Plan Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7 PM. The Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) invites all parents, grandparents, and scout members to join them for a very special youth-oriented presentation on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 …
April 5, BARS Meeting – Girl Scouts and Guides “Thinking Day on the Air” Generates Enthusiasm for Ham Radio Read More7:05 PM – K1TW, Tom, opens the meeting. Tom provided the coffee and donuts this time. Tom started by encouraging people to check out the ARRL International DX SSB contest this upcoming weekend. The goal is to work stations outside North America. The question for the roundtable was “are you …
Regular Meeting – March 2017 Read MoreThe question is often asked “How do I join the BARS list”? Or perhaps “Why should I join the BARS list”? The answer is simple in both cases. Joining the BARS list keeps you up to date on club members and club activities that may not always be posted on …
How to join the BARS Email list Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 7 PM. Topic: “W1UE’s Great Asian Adventure”. Dennis, W1UE will describe his amateur radio trip to several Asian countries in the fall of 2016. Dennis journeyed to India, Thailand and …
Next BARS Meeting – Wednesday March 1, 2017: “W1UE’s Great Asian Adventure” Read MoreMeeting opened at 7:10PM. Tom, K1TW, asked about new attendees. Mike, KC1DKT announced he was a first time attendee. Henry, WA1VAB, stated he is a CW lover and can copy 80WPM! Niece, KA1ULN, mentioned her 10M CW Net. Friday, 8:30PM Eastern, 28.080. All hams are encouraged to check into this …
Regular Meeting – February 2017 Read MoreThe BARS VE Session scheduled for Thursday Feb 9th has been CANCELLED due to the impending snowstorm predicted to bring 8-14” of snow, along with heavy winds. Also the Chelmsford Bible Church will not be open nor plowed until Friday morning. Our next VE session will be Thursday March 9, …
VE Session for Thursday Feb 9th CANCELLED Read MoreMeeting Time: 7:00-9:30 PM The next meeting of the Billerica Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Topic: “Why CW?” Tonight’s presentation introduces you to “Why CW” has been such an important part of Amateur Radio for decades. CW is truly experiencing a renaissance in the 21st century …
Next BARS Meeting: Wednesday February 1, 2017 Read MoreThe calendar shows upcoming meetings, VE sessions, BARS nets, and other events from time to time that may be of interest to members. So click on the calendar (right sidebar) frequently and join us!.
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